You Are a Juvenile Judge in Nevada Who Has Many

question 16

Essay

You are a juvenile judge in Nevada who has many different options open to you: work release, boot camps, and shock incarceration. Do you think one of these is more effective for young offenders than the other two? Why? Will your decisions depend on the type of offense committed? How?

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